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Reclaiming Family: Searching for my Chehrerian cousins

Part 1 In a world that often seems disconnected, with family histories lost to time and distance, I embarked on a journey to rediscover my paternal grandmother Lucy Shererian Bargamian's roots. As an Armenian-American growing up in a close-knit family in the Providence community, I was always fascinated by my Armenian cultural heritage. However, it was the rea

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Anoush Bargamian

Anoush Bargamian is a Chicago-based artist born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. She hosts the podcast The Medz Mamas, which honors, amplifies, and celebrates the life stories of Armenian grandmothers across the globe. The Medz Mamas is available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, etc. To have your medz mama featured, contact Anoush via anoushbargamian@gmail.com. Anoush is represented by Gallery/Studio Z in Warwick, Rhode Island, and Alma Art & Interiors in Chicago, Illinois. She attended Massachusetts College of Art/BFA, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago/MFA, and the University of Illinois Chicago/BFA.

6 Comments

  1. beyond the family tree, Anoush, you have captured the journey on a map of survival – both for your ancestors in the past and for you in the present as a timeless bridge

  2. Really enjoyed your journey and discovery. Your perseverance to locate your family across continents and other challenges is a true testament to our Armenian will to survive. Thank you, Anoush, for sharing your story and inspiring others to do the same. And a huge shoutout to your husband Thomas for his unwavering support and encouragement!

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